To provide engineering and scientific capability to assist MSHA, States, and the mining industry in delineating technological mine safety and
health problems, and conducting field investigations and laboratory studies to develop
solutions to specific problems. The Center responds to requests for assistance on
safety and health problems at coal and metal/nonmetal mines in the United States involving
their recognized expertise in a particular field of mine-related work.

The Center provides engineering support and technical assistance to MSHA's managers and enforcement personnel in the following
areas: